- To examine common risk behaviors for teenagers in the United States and reflect on potential physical, social, and mental/emotional consequences. - To discuss legal and illegal substance use and abuse and specifically examine drug categories, effects, legal status, etc. - To understand how legal and illegal substances impact normal neuron communication in the brain and the physiology of addiction
- To examine common risk behaviors for teenagers in the United States and reflect on potential physical, social, and mental/emotional consequences.
- To discuss legal and illegal substance use and abuse and specifically examine drug categories, effects, legal status, etc.
- To understand how legal and illegal substances impact normal neuron communication in the brain and the physiology of addiction
Unit Packet and Syllabus:
Notes for Substance Abuse Unit:
Unit Review Sheet:
Unit Review Extra Credit Activity:
Websites for Class Activities:
Crossing the Divide: How Neurons Talk to Each Other
How Neurons Communicate
Educate Yourself: Drugs
Current Events and Interesting Articles:
The Teenage Brain-Why Teens Act and Think Differently
Your Phone is Blocked. Just Drive.
Impact of Legal & Illegal Substances on Mice
An Alarming New Stimulant: Bath Salts
The Dangers of Dextromethorphan
Medical Marijuana In Maine
City officials in Buffalo: Pot-shaped candy is sending the wrong message
The Faces of Meth
Dangers of Cough Syrup or DXM Abuse
Warnings Against Alcoholic Energy Drinks
Ignition Interlock Devices
Websites for Marijuana Research Activity:
http://teens.drugabuse.gov/facts/facts_mj1.php
http://alcoholism.about.com/od/pot/a/effects.-Lya.htm
http://www.medicinenet.com/marijuana/article.htm
http://drugabuse.gov/infofacts/marijuana.html
http://www.drugrehab.us/news/pros-cons-legalizing-recreational-marijuana/
https://www.heraldguide.com/details.php?id=13634
http://healthmad.com/health/reproductive-effects-of-marijuana/
http://www.balancedpolitics.org/marijuana_legalization.htm
http://usliberals.about.com/od/patriotactcivilrights/i/MarijuanaProCon.htm
http://thebottomline.as.ucsb.edu/2010/10/marijuana-legalization-pros-and-cons
http://medicalmarijuana.procon.org/
Medical Marijuana Information:
http://learn.genetics.utah.edu/content/addiction/issues/marijuana.html
http://www.pressherald.com/archive/medical-marijuana-vote-raises-new-issues_2009-11-04.html
http://medicalmarijuana.procon.org/view.resource.php?resourceID=000881
http://www.maine.gov/dhhs/dlrs/mmm/mmma_award_list.shtml
http://www.awareandprepare.com/feds-crackdown-on-california-medical-marijuana-dispensaries/